Israel’s security cabinet has approved a new measure that changes the land registration system in the West Bank, making it easier for Israeli settlers to purchase Palestinian land. At the same time, the authority of the Palestinian administration is being reduced, while Israeli military and administrative control is expanded.
According to Daljoog News analysis, this decision is not just about land—it further weakens Palestinian self-governance and the prospects for an independent state. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called the move “dangerous and illegal.”
Meanwhile, Israeli military operations and violence in the West Bank have significantly increased. Reports from Hebron, Masafer Yatta, and other areas indicate raids, arrests, and home demolitions, complicating the peace process even further.
What Is the New Land Policy?
Under the new system, land registration in the West Bank is being simplified, allowing Israeli settlers to acquire Palestinian land more easily. The Palestinian Authority’s powers are being curtailed, while Israeli military and administrative authorities gain greater control.
President Abbas has described the policy as equivalent to annexation and has called on U.S. President Donald Trump and the United Nations Security Council to intervene. Meanwhile, Hamas has urged Palestinians in the West Bank to strengthen resistance against occupation and settlers.
International Response
Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Egypt have strongly condemned the decision, saying it attempts to impose “illegal Israeli sovereignty” over the West Bank. The European Union has also called it “another step in the wrong direction.”
Humanitarian and Security Impact
Israeli airstrikes and ground operations continue in the Gaza Strip, with civilian casualties rising daily. United Nations agencies have warned that food, water, and medical supplies are reaching critical shortages.
Tensions are also rising along Lebanon’s southern border. Retaliatory attacks between Hezbollah and Israel are forcing residents of border villages to evacuate for safety.
Daljoog News Analysis
Analysts say the new land policy is altering the realities on the ground in the West Bank and further weakening the possibility of an independent Palestinian state. Israeli measures are creating political, humanitarian, and security challenges.
Palestinians are increasingly facing regular occupation, arrests, and violence, which poses a serious obstacle to the peace process. Even under international pressure, the situation is not showing signs of easing.
Looking Ahead
Tensions in the region are likely to continue rising. Israeli expansion in the West Bank and military operations in Gaza are expected to persist. Without international intervention, both the humanitarian crisis and political tensions may worsen.
Daljoog News will continue to monitor the impact of Israeli policies, Palestinian resistance, and international responses.